Russians not on list of victims in Bangladesh terrorist attack — foreign ministry

July 02, 16:54UTC+3The Foreign Ministry also said the event in Dhaka confirm once again it is necessary to consolidate immediately efforts of the entire international community in fighting the international terrorism

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MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Russians have not suffered in the terrorist attack in Bangladesh' capital city Dhaka, where the number of victims has reached 20, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

"The Russian Embassy in Bangladesh says there are no Russians among the victims," the ministry said.

The Foreign Ministry also said the event in Dhaka confirm once again it is necessary to consolidate immediately efforts of the entire international community in fighting the international terrorism.

"We are indignant at another inhuman attack of terrorists, which cannot be justified," the foreign ministry said. "We offer sincere condolences to families of the victims and wish soonest recovery to the injured."

In the evening of July 1 a group of terrorists attacked a restaurant in the capital city Dhaka, which is very popular with foreign tourists. Among the guests were citizens of Italy, Japan, Argentina and India. 20 visitors of the restaurant were killed. The police killed the attackers. Some 40 people got injuries. The Islamic State terrorist group (outlawed in Russia) has claimed responsibility for the attack.